2023 Disability Services Day highlighted waivers, wages
Minnesota’s historic state surplus has renewed calls for legislators and Gov. Tim Walz to invest the state’s care system for […]
Public Affairs
All eyes are on the May 22 session end date
May 22 is the final day of the 2023 Minnesota Legislature’s regular session. The push is on to reach agreement […]
Mental health system changes are championed
Building Minnesota’s mental health system requires work on several fronts, and addressing needs of many different groups. Children’s mental health, employment […]
Targets to launch the numbers game
A potential spending outline that would use up most if not all of the state’s record surplus is on the […]
Grant program’s focus is opioids
As opioids continue to devastate people and families across Minnesota, a new set of state grants focuses on communities bearing the […]
Advocates make a strong return for 2023 legislative rally days
And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]
Day on hill for mental health is set
Minnesota’s mental health needs will take center stage at Mental Health Day on the Hill Thursday, March 9. Led by National […]
Many bills in the hopper for session
It’s been a fast start for the 2023 Minnesota Legislature, and disability community advocates are rushing to keep their issues at […]
SEIU Healthcare pay pact lauded but will it be enough?
Pay increases should be coming for direct support workers, who provide care to Minnesotans with disabilities. But will those wage increases […]
Governor’s budget plan includes help for care workers, education changes
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan began unveiling parts of their two-year budget in mid-January, focusing on the state’s […]
State council outlines 2023 issues
by Jane McClure Affordable and accessible housing, reforms for working people with disabilities, and dealing with the direct care crisis are […]
The time is now to make changes to the Disability Waiver Rate System
The December 6 announcement of a record-breaking, $17.8 billion state surplus means the chase is on at the state capitol. When […]
New state grants allow Minnesotans to stay in their homes
Fifty-seven organizations will receive more than $7 million in Live Well At Home grants from the Minnesota Department of Human Services […]
Changes afoot at Minnesota Legislature, cabinet
by Jane McClure Lots of new faces and familiar faces in new roles will greet self-advocates when the Minnesota Legislature […]
